Introduction to Swine Genetics for Small and Beginning Farmers

The performance of pigs is the result of two influences: genetics and environment. Because the genetics of a pig plays an important role in its performance and meat quality, all pig producers should be familiar with the potential and application of genetic selection. This new factsheet provides an introduction to genetic principles and selection strategies for beginning pig farmers. The “Introduction to Swine Genetics for Small and Beginning Farmers” factsheet can be found on the Pork Information Gateway.

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The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a conditional
license to Harrisvaccines, Inc. of Ames, Iowa for a vaccine that may aid in the control of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in swine. This is the first licensed vaccine for PEDv. It will be used to vaccinate sows with the intent that they build antibody, and transmit that antibody through their milk to newborn piglets. It is intended to protect the piglets against P

The new Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will go into effect January 1, 2017. The goals are to: promote judicious use of antibiotics, protect public health, and help limit the development of microbial resistance to antibiotics. What does this mean for the swine farmer in the state of Wisconsin? What do the 4-H and FFA members need to do next year to be ready for this regulation implementation? What do the small farmers who raise just

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